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Treasure hunt begins after gold ornament discovery in Lakkundi

Gadag: In view of the discovery of centuries-old gold ornaments buried in the earth, the Karnataka government may consider shifting the entire Lakkundi village in Gadag district based on the findings from the excavation, a senior officer said on Friday. As the government started digging earth in Lakkundi from Friday looking for the buried treasure, []

The Navhind Times 17 Jan 2026 1:00 am

Construction work, 3 trains to skip Bengalurus Majestic

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026 12:12 am

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Google News 16 Jan 2026 11:14 pm

Farmers to boycott Jan 19 meeting with RCU officials

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 10:49 pm

Life Imprisonment, Non-Bailable Offences: Karnataka Draft Laws Hard Line On 'Honour' Crimes | Exclusive

The proposed legislation is titled 'Karnataka Freedom of Choice in Marriage and Prevention and Prohibition of Crimes in the Name of Honour and Tradition Bill, 2026'

News18 16 Jan 2026 10:32 pm

Decision to form panel to pay Keonics dues sparks row

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 10:03 pm

SIR: 61% of Karnataka electors with cut-off age mapped; progress slow in GBA

The three zones in GBA area Central, North and South are trailing significantly, with mapping percentages between 26 and 27

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 9:50 pm

15 kg of ganja seized in Hubballi

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 9:09 pm

Indias sugar production up 22%, recovery in UP higher but down in Karnataka

Output was 158.85 lakh tonnes as of January 15 with a substantial jump in Maharashtra

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

Special train between Kottayam and Bengaluru Cantonment to clear festive rush

Southern Railway is operating a special train between Kottayam and Bengaluru Cantonment for one trip in each direction to avoid the rush of passengers during the Pongal festival, a release said.

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 8:05 pm

DPIRS students bag honours at national events

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:56 pm

KLE student selected for RD camp

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The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:22 pm

State budget: Tackling fiscal pressure a challenging task

Union Budget on February 1 is expected to offer some clarity on central transfers and grants to the state, which could influence Karnatakas fiscal planning

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:17 pm

KCET 2026 registration window opens tomorrow: Check details here

The Karnataka Examinations Authority KEA will begin KCET 2026 registrations on January 17. This exam is for admission to engineering, agriculture, and pharmacy courses. The KCET 2026 exam is scheduled for April 23 and 24. Candidates must submit their applications online. KEA has also announced dates for other entrance tests.

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 7:15 pm

The Hindu Lit for Life | Booker Prize-winning author Banu Mushtaq on life before and after the prestigious literary honour

If given a choice, Banu Mushtaq, winner of 2025 International Booker Prize for Heart Lamp, would prefer to get through her day without talking to anyone; . The author, who is based in Hassan, Karnataka, won the 2025 International Booker Prize for Heart Lamp, translated by Deepa Bhasthi from Kannada. Wwe speak to her on the writerly life, people, and her kind of books

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:08 pm

Karnataka realises 4.71 lakh cr investment in 11 months: Minister Patil

Ahead of the World Economic Forum at Davos from January 19 to 23, Patil noted that the State has rapidly converted investment commitments into projects due to faster clearances and a fully digital single-window system

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 7:06 pm

'Metro Man' Sreedharan meets Vaishnaw, discusses revival of Nilambur-Nanjangud railway line

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw met with E Sreedharan to discuss a new railway line connecting Nilambur in Kerala and Nanjangud in Karnataka. This project, previously proposed, aims to improve rail infrastructure and connectivity in Kerala. The revival of this line has been sought by political leaders. Discussions also touched upon similar infrastructure projects and potential environmental concerns.

The Economic Times 16 Jan 2026 7:04 pm

Punjab De Sher vs Karnataka Bulldozers Highlights, CCL 2026: Karan Aryan stars as Bulldozers win by 31 runs - myKhel

Punjab De Sher vs Karnataka Bulldozers Highlights, CCL 2026: Karan Aryan stars as Bulldozers win by 31 runs myKhel

Google News 16 Jan 2026 6:17 pm

CCL Live 2026: Kiccha Sudeep's Karnataka Bulldozers win by 31 in opening encounter - InsideSport

CCL Live 2026: Kiccha Sudeep's Karnataka Bulldozers win by 31 in opening encounter InsideSport

Google News 16 Jan 2026 6:16 pm

Karnataka converts nearly half of 10.27 lakh crore GIM commitments into actual investment

The manufacturing sector led the investment conversion, with 3.22 lakh crore materialised against commitments of 5.66 lakh crore

The Hindu Businessline 16 Jan 2026 6:14 pm

Who is Shrikant Pangarkar? Gauri Lankesh murder accused wins from Ward 13 of Jalna Municipal Corporation

?Shrikant defeated his nearest rival, Raosaheb Dhoble of the BJP, who received 2,477 votes. He is accused of the 2017 murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh that triggered nationwide outrage. The journalist was shot dead outside her home in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on September 5, 2017.

DNA India 16 Jan 2026 5:35 pm

Karnataka BJP celebrates Mumbai civic poll victory in B'luru, Yediyurappa congratulates PM Modi, Maha CM Fadnavis

Following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) decisive victory in the Maharashtra local body elections, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), celebrations were held near the Karnataka BJP office in Bengaluru. Former Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, attributing the win to the pro-people programmes of the NDA government.

IBTimes 16 Jan 2026 4:57 pm

Karnataka realises Rs 4.71 lakh crore investment in 11 months46% of commitments made during Global Investors' Meet

Minister M B Patil announced that Karnataka converted 46% of its Rs 10.27 lakh crore GIM commitments into realised investments worth Rs 4.71 lakh crore, with manufacturing achieving a 58% success rate.

Your Story 16 Jan 2026 4:46 pm

BJPs Ballari to Bengaluru padayatra in Karnataka stalled, pending approval from central party leadership

BJP is said to be wary of allowing Janardhan Reddy, who continues to face legal scrutiny in illegal mining cases, to project himself as a frontline leader through a high-profile padayatra

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 3:44 pm

MSP guarantee law: Farmers awareness yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir from February 7

Kisan Morcha national co-convener and farmer leader Kurubur Shanthkumar said the 40-day yatra will start on February 7 at Kanyakumari with a demand for implementation of MSP for farm produce

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 3:23 pm

Azim Premji University Establishes its Third Campus in Ranchi to Strengthen Higher Education in Jharkhand and the Eastern Region

Azim Premji University today announced the establishment of its third campus in Ranchi, expanding its presence in eastern India and strengthening its commitment to context-based, socially engaged higher education. The new campus builds on the University’s long-standing work in education, development, public health, and governance, and reflects its approach of linking academic learning with real-world social and regional realities.   Zulfiquar Haider, Vice Chancellor Designate, Azim Premji University, Ranchi Campus   Sharing the vision for the Ranchi campus, Zulfiquar Haider, Vice Chancellor Designate - Azim Premji University, Ranchi Campus, said, “We want the Ranchi campus to be closely connected to the Social and Developmental needs of this region and contribute to building knowledge and human resources’. The University will offer a range of programs and courses that will suit the needs of diverse students and learners, including working professionals. The university aims to meaningfully engage with the rich traditions, histories, knowledge systems and worldviews of the diverse Adivasi and other communities of Jharkhand.”   Located in Itki, the 150-acre campus is being developed as a fully residential facility, equipped with state-of-the art classrooms, laboratories, sports facilities and residences for both students and faculty. A teaching hospital and medical college are also planned. The campus is designed to be sustainable with energy-efficient systems and facilities for rainwater harvesting and water treatment.   The Ranchi campus will offer undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, certificate, and continuing education programmes across disciplines such as Development, Education, Economics, Public Health, Climate Change and Sustainability. These programmes are designed to reflect the development context of Jharkhand and eastern India and will be supported by faculty with strong academic and field experience.   In the current academic year, the campus will begin by offering two Master’s programmes - MA in Applied Economics and MA in Development. It will also offer Post Graduate Diplomas in Local Development, Early Childhood Education, and Educational Assessment, along with multiple short Certificate programmes in Public Health, Education and Development.   Speaking about the University’s broader purpose, Zulfiquar added, “Azim Premji University was established with a clear public purpose, guided by the values of the Azim Premji Foundation. Through teaching, research, and practice, we seek to contribute to a more just, equitable, humane, and sustainable society. The Ranchi campus extends this mission with a focus on knowledge creation, capacity building, and public discourse in Jharkhand and the wider eastern India region.”   About Azim Premji University Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, was established under the Azim Premji University Act 2010 of the Government of Karnataka. Azim Premji University, Bhopal, was established under the provisions of Madhya Pradesh Niji Vishwa Vidyalaya (Sthapana Avam Sanchalan) Dwitiya Sanshodhan Adhiniyam, 2022. Azim Premji University in Ranchi is being established under the Azim Premji University Act, 2022, enacted by the Government of Jharkhand.   Azim Premji Foundation, the sponsoring body, set up all three Universities as fully philanthropic entities, with a clear social purpose of contributing to the realisation of a just, equitable, humane and sustainable society.

News Voir 16 Jan 2026 3:18 pm

Revenue Minister Krishna Byregowda inspects highway bypass work in Hassan, takes NHAI officials to task

The bypass is part of the four-lane National Highway 75 connecting Hassan and Maranahalli in Sakleshpur taluk

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 2:56 pm

BSNL, Viasat back next phase of Navys SatCom upgrade

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 2:40 pm

Why participatory science is crucial to tackling coconut root wilt disease

Coconut palms that display tolerance under high inoculum pressure and intense vector load hold the key to combating phytoplasma

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 12:56 pm

Nothing wrong in H.D. Kumaraswamy coming to State politics, says Karnataka BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra

Mr. Vijayendra says the former Chief Minister has uniquely contributed to the development of Karnataka

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 12:33 pm

Millet dishes take centre-stage at traditional food revival competition in Madikeri

Over 60 teams participated in the district-level competition, organized by the Kodagu district administration, Zilla Panchayat, and the Department of Agriculture at the office of the Joint Director of Agriculture in Madikeri

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 11:54 am

J&K: EOW Chargesheets Two in Fake MBBS Admission Scam

Srinagar, Jan 16: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet in a case of alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy in which a complainant was duped of 13 lakh on the false promise of securing an MBBS admission for his son in a medical college in Karnataka. According to [] The post J&K: EOW Chargesheets Two in Fake MBBS Admission Scam appeared first on Northlines .

The Northlines 16 Jan 2026 11:30 am

EOW Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets Two Accused In 13 Lakh Fake MBBS Admission Scam

Srinagar, Jan 16: In a significant action against education-related fraud, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet in a case involving alleged cheating and criminal conspiracy, wherein a complainant was duped of 13 lakh on the false promise of securing an MBBS admission for his son in a medical college in Karnataka. In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing, Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a charge sheet in FIR No. 10/2024 under Sections [] The post EOW Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets Two Accused In 13 Lakh Fake MBBS Admission Scam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 16 Jan 2026 10:40 am

Rain alert for Udupi, other districts as Tamil Nadu cyclone influences Karnataka - Daijiworld

Rain alert for Udupi, other districts as Tamil Nadu cyclone influences Karnataka Daijiworld

Google News 16 Jan 2026 9:38 am

4.71 lakh crore investment realised in 11 months: Karnataka Industries Minister M.B. Patil

State moving towards rapid progress following the Global Investors Meet, claims the minister who will be attending the World Economic Forum at Davos from January 19 to 23

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:54 am

Sri Siddaramanand Puri Swamiji laid to rest with state honours at Raichurs Kanaka Guru Peetha ground

The Peethadhipathi of Kanaka Guru Peetha, Swamiji passed away in the early hours of Thursday (January 15, 2026)

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 7:46 am

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Vidarbha defeats holder Karnataka by 6 wickets to reach final

In Sundays summit clash, Vidarbha will play the winner of the Punjab-Saurashtra semifinal

The Hindu 16 Jan 2026 5:30 am

HDK Statement: Kumaraswamy Not Leaving Karnataka Politics - Deccan Herald

HDK Statement: Kumaraswamy Not Leaving Karnataka Politics Deccan Herald

Google News 16 Jan 2026 4:23 am

Karnataka Drug Cases Spike 63% in 2025: Cops Target Users Under New Policy - Deccan Herald

Karnataka Drug Cases Spike 63% in 2025: Cops Target Users Under New Policy Deccan Herald

Google News 16 Jan 2026 3:14 am

Karnataka Anti-Honour Killing Bill 2026: Key Provisions & Penalty - Deccan Herald

Karnataka Anti-Honour Killing Bill 2026: Key Provisions & Penalty Deccan Herald

Google News 16 Jan 2026 3:13 am

Aman carries Vidarbha into VHT final

Bengaluru, Jan 15: The unflappable Aman Mokhade struck his fifth hundred of this seasons Vijay Hazare Trophy, powering Vidarbha to a smooth six-wicket victory over defending champions Karnataka and to the tournaments final here on Thursday. Mokhade (131, 122 balls) and R Samarth (76 not out, 69b) were the lead actors in Vidarbhas 284 for []

The Shillong Times 16 Jan 2026 3:12 am

Sugar mills in Karnataka stare at loss to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore - Deccan Herald

Sugar mills in Karnataka stare at loss to the tune of Rs 4,000 crore Deccan Herald

Google News 16 Jan 2026 2:59 am

Aman Mokhade knocks out defending champions Karnataka, Vidarbha march into Vijay Hazare Trophy final - MSN

Aman Mokhade knocks out defending champions Karnataka, Vidarbha march into Vijay Hazare Trophy final MSN

Google News 16 Jan 2026 12:23 am

Is Bengalurus Metro quietly reshaping household finances?

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:16 am

Govt nixes 10-min delivery claims, but is it really ending?

With the Labour Ministry asking quick-commerce platforms to drop the 10-minute delivery promise, Indias obsession with instant gratification is facing its first major regulatory pushback.

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:00 am

Bengalurus love affair with solo dates

FROM CAFS AND CINEMAS TO WORKSHOPS AND LONG WALKS, GOING OUT ALONE IS NOW A DELIBERATE CHOICE

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026 12:00 am

'Between Him And Me': DK Shivakumar On 'Helicopter Shot' With Rahul Gandhi At Mysuru Airport

Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar said he is scheduled to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi again tomorrow in New Delhi

News18 15 Jan 2026 10:58 pm

Mesh net checks contraband at dist jail

The Times of India 15 Jan 2026 10:54 pm